Best Mobility Scooters for Grocery Shopping

Are you looking for a mobility scooter that is good for grocery shopping? You are going to need a scooter with enough storage and a superb turning radius to navigate the aisles. In this post, we’re going to recommend two of the best mobility scooters for your trips to the store: The Pride Mobility Zero Turn 8 (ZT8) and Zero Turn 10 (ZT10).

Check out our Youtube video for a first-person view test drive of these scooters inside an actual grocery store!

 

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The ZT8 and ZT10 are very stable, 4-Wheel scooters manufactured by Pride Mobility. Pride is the most trusted name brand in the industry, offering the most dependable scooters and the best warranty. The Zero Turn mobility scooters are equipped with a unique design that allows them to essentially turn on a dime. They contain two motors; one for each set of wheels to function independently. Depending on which way you’re turning, one of the rear wheels will lock into place. This allows you to make sharp turns, u-turns, and even 360-degree rotations in tight grocery store aisles.

Both scooters disassemble into smaller, more transportable pieces with the help of Pride’s patented “Feather Touch Disassembly”. However, if you are planning on driving a vehicle to the store, the ZT8 is more lightweight and easier to fit into the trunk of a car.

Enough space for groceries?

Having plenty of space to fit your groceries is imperative for a trip to the store. The ZT8 comes standard with a front basket, and a larger one is available with an upgrade. The ZT10 comes standard with the larger front basket. If you require even more space, there is an upgrade for a rear cage-style basket as well. As demonstrated in the Youtube video above, you can fit quite a few items in the larger front basket and even a case of water (and more) with the rear basket!

Safety Features

These scooters are also equipped with quite a few more impressive and safety-enhancing features. The brakes are automatic, meaning your scooter will halt when you remove pressure from the throttle, and it will not roll forwards/backward even if you are stopped on an incline. Both come with super cool LED lighting kits included on the front and rear. They have turn signals that are controlled by light switches on the tiller and a horn.

Speed Control

The best feature, which is especially useful inside a supermarket/store, is the speed control knob. The knob allows you to limit the scooter’s top speed to have more control when driving. The three modes supplied are Eco, EV, and Sport. Eco mode is the slowest setting and it gives you the longest range on your battery. EV (environmental) mode is a little faster and Sport mode is the fastest. Eco mode is most likely the optimal speed setting for indoor grocery shopping to have the best control and consideration of other customers.

Check out the video below to see just how maneuverable the Zero Turns are:

 

Now that we know the shared qualities of the Zero Turns, let’s dive into some of the specifications for both of them separately.

Zero Turn 8 (ZT8) by Pride Mobility

 

The ZT8 is the first edition and the smaller of the two Zero Turns. It has a weight capacity of 325 pounds and a travel distance of 13.1 miles with a 5.9 mph top speed. As mentioned above, the ZT8 disassembles into 5 lightweight pieces, with the heaviest piece being 48 pounds. It’s made for indoor use on hard surfaces, but not recommended for use on grass unless you are well below the weight capacity.

Like most Pride scooters, the ZT8 is equipped with a wraparound delta tiller. It has an easy-to-grip tiller adjustment knob to loosen/tighten the tiller at any angle. There is even a USB port located on the tiller for charging your phone on the go!

Of course, the most impressive feature of the ZT8 is its turning radius, which is the best in its class. It has the stability of a 4-Wheel scooter with the turning radius of a 3-Wheel. 37.25 inches is all this scooter needs to complete a turn. In a grocery store, you are faced with displays, tight turns, and crowded aisles. The Zero Turn 8’s superior turning radius gives you the ability to make turns on command, without the fear of tipping over. You are even able to make U-turns and complete 360-degree turns in the middle of an aisle.

Zero Turn 10 (ZT10) by Pride Mobility

 

The ZT10 is the bigger scooter of the two and is considered a heavy-duty mobility scooter. It’s made for both indoor and outdoor trips. The ZT10 has bigger tires than the ZT8, so it performs better on grass/varied terrain. Not only can you conquer the grocery store with this model, but you can also drive it to and from the store. The full CTS suspension guarantees a smooth ride, even with some inclines and bumps.

The ZT10 has a weight capacity of 400 pounds and a considerable 24-mile travel range. It can reach top speeds of up to 7.5 miles per hour. This scooter’s impeccable turning radius of 43 inches happens to also be the best in its class. Even though it is larger than the ZT8, it still gives you the ability to U-turn and makes 360-degree rotations.

Another unique safety feature of this model is that it has built-in tip protection. The Zero Turn automatically slows down if you are going too fast while making a sharp turn. Any obstacles that might be in your way, the Zero Turns advanced design and safety features have your back.

Final Thoughts

We understand how difficult grocery shopping can be, which is exactly why we’re recommending the Zero Turn 8 & 10 mobility scooters. They have the best turning radius, speed control, and storage to take the hassle out of your trips. If you have any questions or inquiries, you can feel free to reach out to us. We have non-commissioned sales experts ready to help find the right scooter for you.

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